Hardware problems

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Procedures for all ProLiant servers

32

Power problems

32

General hardware problems

33

Internal system problems

35

System open circuits and short circuits

43

External device problems

43

Procedures for all ProLiant servers

The procedures in this section are comprehensive and include steps about or references to hardware features that may not be supported by the server you are troubleshooting.

Power problems

Power source problems

Action:

1.Press the Power On/Standby button to be sure it is on. If the server has a Power On/Standby button that returns to its original position after being pressed, be sure you press the switch firmly.

2.Plug another device into the grounded power outlet to be sure the outlet works. Also, be sure the power source meets applicable standards.

3.Replace the power cord with a known functional power cord to be sure it is not faulty.

4.Replace the power strip with a known functional power strip to be sure it is not faulty.

5.Have a qualified electrician check the line voltage to be sure it meets the required specifications.

6.Be sure the proper circuit breaker is in the On position.

Power supply problems

Action:

1.Be sure no loose connections (on page 15) exist.

2.If the power supplies have LEDs, be sure they indicate that each power supply is working properly. Refer to the server documentation. If LEDs indicate a problem with a power supply, replace the power supply.

3.Be sure the system has enough power, particularly if you recently added hardware, such as hard drives. Additional power supplies may be required. Check the system information from the IML and use the server documentation for product-specific information.

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ProLight Server specifications

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